Wisconsin Soccer Hall of Fame – Class of 2005 Bios

Amadou Diagne, Player, Madison 56ers

He currently resides in Elkins Park, PA with his wife Alexanda. Amadou was born in Saint Louis, Senegal in 1951, and began his playing career on local area teams. In 1971 he game to Wisconsin and began playing for Shorewood Soccer Club of Madison leading them to a regional and state championships. Amadou was one of the most gifted goal scorers to ever play in the Madison area and was selected to every regional All-Star Team named by the WSA Capital Region. In 1979 he began play in the WSA Major Division with the Madison 56ers and immediately made his mark as one of the best goal scorers in Wisconsin. He led the Madison 56ers in scoring for five years in the mid- 1980's, totaling 91 goals and 50 assists in eight years of play in the WSA Major Division. His outstanding play, his leadership and example, aided the Madison 56ers in winning first conference championships and eventually Major Division championships.

Milorad Grozdanic (b. Yugoslavia, State Serbia), Player, Serbian SC Milwaukee

Currently resides in Altadena, CA. Milorad was born in Serbia, in 1925. He began his successful playing career as a goalkeeper after World War II in Germany from 1946 to 1950. He continued that success after coming to Milwaukee as a valued member of the Serbian Sport Club and one of the top goalkeepers in Wisconsin's from 1951 to 1958. Milorad led Serbian Sport Club to the state championships in 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, and 1958, and the Challenge Cup State Championship in 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959. Milorad was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him play.

Richard Kilps, Coach/Player, Polonia SC & WSA

Currently resides in Racine, WI with his wife Mary and son Derek. Rick was born in Milwaukee in 1951. He played youth and later adult soccer in both Milwaukee and Racine, including four years as a starter at UW-Parkside. After graduating from UW- Parkside, Rick began his coaching career. He was an Assistant Coach at both Parkside and Bowling Green State University and Head Coach at Aurora College and at UW- Parkside from 1984 to the present. As one of the top college coaches in the mid-west, Rick has given generously of his time and effort to the development of soccer though- out Wisconsin. He has given youth soccer clinics and coaching clinics; directed State

Coaching Licensing Schools, hosted youth indoor and outdoor soccer tournaments, high school tournaments, and for adult men and women. His contributions were recognized with a WSA Meritorious Service Award in 1994.

Hayden Knight, Player, Bavarian SC & NASL

Currently resides in Cedarburg, WI with his wife Debbie. Hayden was born in Trinidad in 1957. He played his college soccer at Marquette University and was an amateur player with the Bavarian Soccer Club of Milwaukee. Hayden was one of just a few Wisconsin players who had played professionally in the North American Soccer League during the 1980's. He had a distinguished professional career with the Edmonton Drillers, Atlanta Chiefs, Montreal Manic, San Jose Quakes, and Chicago Sting. He also played with the

Milwaukee Wave in the MISL. Donald Lord, Player, Milwaukee Brewers SC

Currently resides in Neenah, WI with his wife Lynn. Donald was born in Lacrosse, WI in 1953. He moved to Milwaukee in the early 1960's and began playing with the Milwaukee Brewers Soccer Club as a youth. Donald was an on-field leader for all the teams he played for - UW-Milwaukee, Brewers, and later in his career with the Oshkosh Pepsi. Donald was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills.

Jim Patterson, Administrator, WSA Referee Unit

Currently resides in Appleton, WI with his wife Patricia. Jim was born in New York City in 1929. He began his career as a soccer referee in Wisconsin in 1980 and quickly established himself as one of the states' most reliable, dependable, and affective game officials. In addition to his years as a game official, Jim soon became a referee instructor where he has spent eighteen years developing new officials to meet the growing demand. He has been a Referee Assessor for fourteen years, four as a State Assessor, in the quest to improve the quality and performance of Wisconsin's referees. Jim has also invested fifteen years in a leadership capacity as a Referee Unit Administrator.

Edwin Rack, Player, Milwaukee Sport Club

He currently resides in Menomonee Falls, WI with his wife Astrid. Eddy was born in Slovenia in 1939. He began his playing career as a youth in Austria. He came to Milwaukee in 1956 and quickly became a raising star with the Milwaukee Sport Club where he played in the WSA Major Division from 1958 until 1974. He was a major contributor to their success during these years. Edwin displayed the technical skills and superior tactical understanding of the game that had him regularly selected to WSA Select and All-Star teams.

Peter Saemann, Overall, Bavarian SC

Peter currently resides in Menomonee Falls, WI with his wife Enika. He was born in Germany in 1943. He began his involvement with soccer as a player and then as a coach of both youth and senior teams while in Germany. Peter came to Milwaukee in 1978 and immediately resumed his coaching activities. He quickly became recognized as one of the Milwaukee areas better and most enthusiastic coaches, being honored as the 1990 WSA Coach of the Year. Peter has invested nineteen years as a Wisconsin Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach to assist in the development of youth soccer in Wisconsin. He has also served for years as a Milwaukee Metro Youth District official, including as President in support and promotion of the sport.